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Chapter Twenty Five: Arriving In Chicago

Flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport

All was silent. There were no sounds from the passengers or from the flight attendants carrying food on their carts down the aisle. It seemed as if everyone was holding their breath, waiting until they got to Chicago to exhale. Darkness claimed the plane, only a little bit of light shown in a row a few feet away from hers. She liked the peacefulness and stillness of the plane, it made it easier for her to close her eyes and dream of the city of Chicago, to think of all the things she would see and do there.

But she couldn't sleep. She kept thinking of him, of how charming he was and how beautiful his eyes were. And how he smiled at her when he saw her, even if he'd had a rough day, his smile would show nothing but happiness. She couldn't believe he admitted to liking her, she almost thought he wouldn't feel the same way.

She gazed out the window. It was dark outside and all she could see was the endless sky and clouds below the plane. She wondered what was below the clouds, what state they would be in or what town they were passing through. She suddenly saw a shadow pass on the window and was startled when she heard her name.

"Lilly," a voice whispered.

She looked up to see Scotty standing in the aisle, leaning on the seat besides him. "Scotty, you've got to be quiet, people are sleeping." She nodded her head to Sharon and her daughter, the two people that were sitting next to her, to indicate that they were sleeping.

"Why do you think I'm whispering?" he asked. "Anyway, Chicago will be coming on your right soon. We're almost there."

"Really?" questioned Lilly. She quickly glanced out the window. "What time is it?"

"Exactly ten o'clock," replied Scotty. "But now that we're on Chicago time, it's really nine."

Lilly turned to look out the window again. "You didn't really come here to tell me that did you? There's something else. So why are you here, Scotty?"

Scotty smiled that beautiful smile of his. "So you're saying that you like me, but don't like my company?"

"No, that's not what I meant at all…"

"I'm kidding Lil," said Scotty. "I was getting bored. I thought I would come see you before our flight landed." He paused for a moment and put in hands in his pockets. "I also have one more thing to tell you. I came here to say…I love you, Lil, and I'm glad you came with me to Chicago." He looked around him uncomfortably, embarrassment flooding him.

Lilly nodded to him. "I love you too Scotty. To tell you the truth, if I hadn't come to Chicago with you, I don't know how I would have lived with myself. I don't know how I would have lived without you."

He smiled at her again, this time his smile was full of his nervousness. "Ah, I guess I should head back to my seat…"

"Yeah," agreed Lilly. "I'll see you in Chicago."

He nodded to her and disappeared down the aisle. When Lilly turned back to look out the window, a new voice startled her. "Was that your friend?"

Lilly turned to see it was Sharon talking. With a smile she answered, "Yeah, that's my friend."

"He seems very polite," she commented. "You two are perfect for each other."

Lilly was glad the airplane was dark, she could feel her cheeks growing hot and in the light she would look like a red, glowing tomato. She nodded her head to Sharon and then looked out the window again. The plane was dipping lower beneath the clouds and the city of Chicago was just becoming visible. The pilot announced what the weather was like and told them where their baggage could be found.

The city of Chicago became more detailed and she could see the airport on her right. She held her breath as the plane landed roughly on the runway. Then the plane arrived at the gate and the lights turned on, revealing all of the people who had been on the flight. Many of the people looked tired, still waking up from their long sleep. Lilly, on the other hand, immediately got up from her seat and scanned the seats to see if she could find Scotty. When she did, she waved at him, and he just smiled back.

We're here, Lilly thought. We made it to Chicago.

Lilly and Scotty are the first to arrive in Chicago. Who will be next to arrive? The House crew of course!